Track day tools

[Rsjake]

So just out of interest what sort of tools are people taking with them on track days

Been about 5 years since my last track day and will be getting back to doing some as of next year (first time in the clio) and i think i was going a bit over the top with tools at previous track days (Honda owner )

Thanks

 

[burrellbloke]

This is the short version of what we take.

• Axle stands
• Spare oil
• Impact gun
• Torque wrench
• Tyre pressure gauge
• Air pump
• Gloves
• Gaffer tape
• Cable ties
• Socket set
• Jack
• Brake pin punch
• Braker bar

Normally we turn up with a full toolbox and spare brake pads as well.

 

[Rsjake]

This is the short version of what we take.

• Axle stands
• Spare oil
• Impact gun
• Torque wrench
• Tyre pressure gauge
• Air pump
• Gloves
• Gaffer tape
• Cable ties
• Socket set
• Jack
• Brake pin punch
• Braker bar

Normally we turn up with a full toolbox and spare brake pads as well.

Thank you gavin

yea i always bring spear oil and brake fluid with me and will now be bring spear pads

and i think you have bot the nail in the head with what to bring as seams that would cover most bits

 

[Tarticmonkey]

@burrellbloke out of interest what spare pads do you carry?

I just carry a half life set of DS2500's that came on the car for the front. But wonder if that is a silly move.

@Rsjake not a tool but something to consider is something for transporting fuel. Saves faffing about on a track day and leaving circuit to get fuel.

 

[burrellbloke]

A part worn set of DS Unos for emergencies.

Normally we are on top of maintenance and tend to use pads that last for more than one or two track days.

 

[Beany]

@burrellbloke out of interest what spare pads do you carry?

I just carry a half life set of DS2500's that came on the car for the front. But wonder if that is a silly move.

@Rsjake not a tool but something to consider is something for transporting fuel. Saves faffing about on a track day and leaving circuit to get fuel.

Dig deep and pay at the on site pumps

I’ve got a set of pfc z rated for spares

 

[Tarticmonkey]

Dig deep and pay at the on site pumps

I’ve got a set of pfc z rated for spares

To tight to pay trackside prices lol

 

[burrellbloke]

To tight to pay trackside prices lol

I filled up at Cadwell Park this year and paid over £100 and didn't even use all of that fuel at the track.

 

[Helpimonfire]

This is where having a tow vehicle comes in handy. I've got everything except the kitchen sink in the back of the car.

• Big Halfords socket/spanner set
• Low profile trolley jack
• Misc hand tools, screwdrivers, picks, pliers etc...
• Fluids (oil, coolant, brake fluid), ceramic brake pad grease, electrical contact cleaner and brake cleaner
• Brake pads, spare pins and springs
• Brake fluid pressure bleeder
• 18v impact gun(s), 18v tyre inflator and I recently bought a calibrated tyre pressure gauge which dumps pressure quickly
• Small NOCO jump pack (because French)
• Not tools but I normally carry 2x 20l jerry cans with fuel in as the Clio isn't road legal and I'm too cheap to pay circuit prices.
• Recovery kit in case I have to drag a broken Clio onto the trailer and some spare straps

There's other random things in there too but that's the majority. I normally have a spare sunstrip (plus vinyl squeegee thing) and other assorted nonsense, some cleaning kit too for glass and general cleanups.

I barely use any of it but there's been times that it's bailed others out, so it's worth carrying.

 

[EthanMenace]

This is where having a tow vehicle comes in handy. I've got everything except the kitchen sink in the back of the car.

• Big Halfords socket/spanner set
• Low profile trolley jack
• Misc hand tools, screwdrivers, picks, pliers etc...
• Fluids (oil, coolant, brake fluid), ceramic brake pad grease, electrical contact cleaner and brake cleaner
• Brake pads, spare pins and springs
• Brake fluid pressure bleeder
• 18v impact gun(s), 18v tyre inflator and I recently bought a calibrated tyre pressure gauge which dumps pressure quickly
• Small NOCO jump pack (because French)
• Not tools but I normally carry 2x 20l jerry cans with fuel in as the Clio isn't road legal and I'm too cheap to pay circuit prices.
• Recovery kit in case I have to drag a broken Clio onto the trailer and some spare straps

There's other random things in there too but that's the majority. I normally have a spare sunstrip (plus vinyl squeegee thing) and other assorted nonsense, some cleaning kit too for glass and general cleanups.

I barely use any of it but there's been times that it's bailed others out, so it's worth carrying.

Spare sunstrip coming in handy eh?

 

[Rsjake]

@burrellbloke out of interest what spare pads do you carry?

I just carry a half life set of DS2500's that came on the car for the front. But wonder if that is a silly move.

@Rsjake not a tool but something to consider is something for transporting fuel. Saves faffing about on a track day and leaving circuit to get fuel.

100% i always take a 20l vp racing fuel can full of fuel with me

 

[Helpimonfire]

Raining all day, didn't fancy getting wet to block out the lack of sunshine

 

[Rsjake]

This is where having a tow vehicle comes in handy. I've got everything except the kitchen sink in the back of the car.

• Big Halfords socket/spanner set
• Low profile trolley jack
• Misc hand tools, screwdrivers, picks, pliers etc...
• Fluids (oil, coolant, brake fluid), ceramic brake pad grease, electrical contact cleaner and brake cleaner
• Brake pads, spare pins and springs
• Brake fluid pressure bleeder
• 18v impact gun(s), 18v tyre inflator and I recently bought a calibrated tyre pressure gauge which dumps pressure quickly
• Small NOCO jump pack (because French)
• Not tools but I normally carry 2x 20l jerry cans with fuel in as the Clio isn't road legal and I'm too cheap to pay circuit prices.
• Recovery kit in case I have to drag a broken Clio onto the trailer and some spare straps

There's other random things in there too but that's the majority. I normally have a spare sunstrip (plus vinyl squeegee thing) and other assorted nonsense, some cleaning kit too for glass and general cleanups.

I barely use any of it but there's been times that it's bailed others out, so it's worth carrying.

i would love to buy a trailer

might ask my boss if i can use our recovery truck for track days and save driving the car there and back i guess lol